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The 3 best candy stores in Santa Ana

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Published on April 28, 2020
The 3 best candy stores in Santa AnaPiñatas Villafan. | Photo: Amber D./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best candies near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top stores selling such items in Santa Ana, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list. Read on for a rundown.

Santa Ana-area consumers historically spend more in the spring at food and beverage shops than any other season of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small businesses manage customer reviews. Daily spending at Santa Ana-area food and beverage shops grew to $671 per business in the spring of last year, 2% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Piñatas Villafan

photo:  pinatas villafan/yelp

First on the list is Piñatas Villafan. Located at 2221 W. Second St., Suite A, in Artesia Pilar, the party supply spot is also the highest-rated piñata and candy store in Santa Ana, boasting five stars out of 194 reviews on Yelp.

2. Gosa Toys

Photo: jessica c./Yelp

Next up is Gosa Toys, at 1002 E. Chestnut Ave. With five stars out of 119 reviews on Yelp, the toy store, candy store and party supply spot has proved to be a local favorite.

3. La Central Dulceria

Photo: rick r./Yelp

Last but not least is Lacy's La Central Dulceria, at 719 E. Fourth St. It's another top choice, with Yelpers giving the candy store, which also offers ice cream, frozen yogurt and more, 4.5 stars out of 20 reviews.


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